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John  F. Lotty

John F. Lotty

May 8, 2020

John F. Lotty, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Susan (Broderick) Lotty, passed away peacefully Friday May 8, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late R. Gordon Lotty and Anne Lotty, he was raised in Trumbull and had been a Fairfield resident for the last 35 years. He was a graduate of...

Huguette  G. Lapierre

Huguette G. Lapierre

May 7, 2020

Huguette G. LaPierre, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Fairfield, CT, on May 7, 2020, in the presence of her loving family. Huguette was born to Omer and Adrienne Martin in Woonsocket, RI, on October 25, 1933. From an early age she exhibited musical gifts, studying piano first with her mother and then privately with C. Alexander Peloquin,...

Christina  M. O'Donnell

Christina M. O'Donnell

May 6, 2020

Christina McInerney O'Donnell, 85, of Fairfield, wife of the late Michael Joseph O'Donnell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland, the daughter of the late Michael and Winifred McInerney, she immigrated to the United States at age seventeen, arriving in June 1952. Several years later, she married and raised five children in Fairfield Connecticut,...

Joseph Patrick D'Apice, Md

Joseph Patrick D'Apice, Md

May 6, 2020

Joseph Patrick D'Apice, MD (80) departed peacefully from this life on May 6, 2020 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia Huber D'Apice (Chee-Chee) with whom he shared 55 years of marriage and a passion for hosting elegant dinner parties featuring his homemade pizza and breads. Joe and Chee-Chee spent many enjoyable hours together antique hunting and...

Janet  Holsten Perry

Janet Holsten Perry

May 5, 2020

Janet Holsten Perry, known to all as Jan, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. Jan's vibrant energy rippled throughout her community, touching young and old alike with her cheery smile, dynamic leadership, and tireless work ethic. She believed fiercely in family, volunteerism, and positive attitude. A longtime parishioner of Trinity Episcopal Church of Southport, she co-founded the Trinity Parish...

Charles  Monroe Proctor

Charles Monroe Proctor

May 5, 2020

Charles Monroe Proctor died on Tuesday, May 5th, just nineteen days before his twenty-eighth birthday while riding his bike on Massachusetts Ave in Arlington, MA. He was killed by a car ten minutes from his home in Somerville, MA. He was a smart, kind, adventurous man who spread his joy and zest for life to everyone he knew. In his...

Charles  Francis White

Charles Francis White

May 4, 2020

Charles Francis White, age 94, a Fairfield resident for over 60 years, died on May 4, 2020. He was raised in Westport, Connecticut the fourth son of Nora O'Sullivan and James Edwin White. Charlie attended Staples High School, Admiral Billard Academy and Western New Mexico University. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps. He was a...

Amanda  A. Schwarz

Amanda A. Schwarz

May 2, 2020

Amanda A. Schwarz, of Fairfield, at the age of 94, entered into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Amanda's husband, Rudy, the love of her life, preceded her Homegoing. She was born in Germany, spoke 5 languages, was an interpreter at the Nuremburg Trials, and was a black belt in karate. She loved animals, flowers and gardening...

John  Edwin Curtis

John Edwin Curtis

May 2, 2020

John Edwin Curtis, known as Jack, of Easton, CT was a quintessential self-made man who was lucky to find his passion early in life. A renowned landscape architect with a 50 year career starting in mid-1960s working with and mentored by landscape architect pioneer Ed Bye of A.E. Bye Associates, Jack Curtis was known for his humility, creativity, and love...

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Soderquist

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Soderquist

May 2, 2020

Sister M. Elizabeth Ann, O.Carm, a member of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, passed to eternal life on May 2, 2020 after a short illness. She was in the 47th year of her Religious life. Shirley Louise Soderquist was born May 27, 1952 in Bridgeport CT to the late Walter and Margaret (Doxsey) Soderquist. She is survived...

Christopher Paul Mccormack

Christopher Paul Mccormack

Apr 30, 2020

Christopher Paul McCormack of Trumbull died on April 30, 2020 from complications due to cardiac arrest. Born on January 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Patricia S. McCormack of Westport, CT. He graduated from Yale with a B.A. in musicology in 1974. At Yale he played viola in the Yale Orchestra and conducted...

Jennie Lindmark

Jennie Lindmark

Apr 28, 2020

Jennie Lindmark, age 99, of Westport, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of both the late Michael Krizansky and Andrew Lindmark, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Monroe, the daughter of the late Anton and Anna Bazyk, she had been an area resident for most of her life, spending many of her years in Fairfield....

Gilbert  H. Engels

Gilbert H. Engels

Apr 27, 2020

Gilbert Engels of Southport, CT, aged 91 years, passed away on April 27, 2020 at his home with his loving wife Anna by his side. Gil was born in Germany in 1929 and immigrated to the Bronx as a child. Gil was the loving patriarch of his family consisting of his wife Anna, his two children, Gil Jr. and Gwynne,...

Bruce  Lincoln Whyte

Bruce Lincoln Whyte

Apr 27, 2020

Bruce Lincon Whyte 79, died 4.27 at Ludlowe Center. He spent much of his life in Greenwich Village. In 1972 he founded Original Print Collectors Group which sold signed, limited edition prints. In this era, Bruce served as Treasurer of the National Arts Club. Known for his spontaneity, generosity and off-beat humor he was also an avid photographer and world...

Mary  Patricia Zagozan

Mary Patricia Zagozan

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Patricia Zagozan, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Richard C. Zagozan, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical center. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, one of eleven children of the late Daniel and Catherine Cameron, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 50 years. Mrs. Zagozan was a daily communicant of...

Kathleen  Wrabel Kennedy

Kathleen Wrabel Kennedy

Apr 25, 2020

On April 25, 2020, Kathleen Dorothe Kennedy passed away at home with family at her side. Kathleen was pre-deceased by her husband, John (Jack) M. Kennedy and her parents, John E. and Dorothe L. Wrabel of Fairfield, CT. Kathleen is survived by her children, Andrew E. Kennedy and Sarah Kennedy of Fairfield County; her brother, John (Jack) E. Wrabel IV...

Paul  Peter Caldwell

Paul Peter Caldwell

Apr 25, 2020

Sunday was a gloomy day in Fairfield, CT, appropriate for a world with no Paul Caldwell. His well-spent life ended suddenly on Saturday, April 25th, 2020 taking the color with it. This kind, unassuming and gentle man passed away at home at 66. Paul was born in Rochdale, England to Leonard and Rosemarie Caldwell. He came to New York City...

John  Gibson Russell

John Gibson Russell

Apr 21, 2020

John Gibson Russell, born February 6, 1928, passed away at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020 in Fairfield, CT. John was the only child of J. Thomas Russell and Frances Gibson Russell and the grandson of Charles Robert Gibson, founder of the CR Gibson Company, Norwalk, CT. He grew up in New York...

Robert  T. Shackleton

Robert T. Shackleton

Apr 20, 2020

Robert T. Shackleton passed away on April 20, 2020. He was born in Bridgeport April 18, 1950 to Robert W. and Patricia Shackleton. Rob just celebrated his 70th birthday enjoying Facetime with his grandchildren Lucas Nicholson, Alexa Caffrey and Colin Caffrey. Rob is survived by his wife Linda and daughter Erin Nicholson and her husband Kris and daughter Dawn Caffrey...

George French

George French

Apr 18, 2020

George French, age 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late George and Julia French, he had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. George was employed in the construction industry for many years. In his younger years, George loved to ride his moped. Survivors include a son, George Robert...

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